Weaver Family Christmas, Dec. 21, 2009

It is always nice to get together with gma and my aunts and uncles, mom and dawn for Christmas dinner, exchanging of gifts, and chatting :) I was the only grand daughter that came this year :( Aunt Lorann is south for the winter so she was not at the gathering!

It sure was different this year without Uncle Harry (RIP)....Uncle Larry was sure to pick on Dawn though in his absence! Love you Uncle Harry and miss you!!!

Location: Grandma Rosalie's Home

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Christmas with my friend Cindy and her family, Dec. 22, 2009

Ho, ho, ho....Merry Christmas!!!! I walked in to Cin's home with a big bag of gifts and a Santa hat on and told her grand kids that Santa had stopped at my house for them...lol :)

What a wonderful day spent with Cin, John, Rach, Alex, Caitlin, Colten, and Logan!!! Spent time with mom too :)

Cin and I go back about 20 years (college years) and it is so great to have such a wonderful friend in my life!

People in the photos: Alex (Rach's son), Caitlin (DD's daughter), Cin, my mom, John (Cin's boyfriend), Rach (John's daughter), Logan (Rach's baby), Colten (DD's baby) and me!

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Easy Homemade Eggnog

Eggnog is a pretty simple drink to make. This is the perfect recipe for eggnog novices. It's non-alcoholic, so make enough to share with the kids.

Ingredients:

· 2 eggs, beaten well
· 4 tbs sugar
· 1 tsp vanilla
· 1/8 tsp nutmeg, ground
· ½ tsp cinnamon
· ½ tsp ground cloves
· ¼ cup half and half or heavy cream (I used half and half)
· 2 1/3 cups milk

Blend all the ingredients together in a blender and serve chilled. Add alcohol as needed.
Tweak the ingredients a little to taste but go easy on the cloves!

I like mine creamier so I will have to make this again and play with the creaminess of it :) It’s not yellow in color like in the store but still tastes good :)

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Easy Popcorn Balls

Easy Popcorn Balls
20 min | 5 min prep


SERVES 8 -10

Ingredients

* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1/8 cup white corn syrup
* 1/4 cup margarine (half a stick)
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond)
* 2 quarts popped corn (1 microwave will do)

Directions

1. Bring to a soft boil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat the sugar, white corn syrup, margarine, and salt (I added some food coloring while it was in a soft boil....add as much as you need to get the color you want).
2. Remove from heat and add vanilla or almond extract.
3. Mix sauce with popcorn in a large bowl.
4. When cool enough, but still warm, form into balls. (easier to eat).

Very easy to make and they are yummy :) I recommend taking out the unpopped kernels...I didn't do it but next time I will!!!

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Christmas Decorations 2009

Another holiday that I love to decorate for is Christmas :) The tree inside my home has red and white lights with burgundy decor on it. The tree on the porch has pink and white lights with pink and silver decor!

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Winter 2009

Few pictures of our first snow and Sassy Frassy checking out that white stuff...lol :)

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Chicago Trip with Kim, December 4, 2009

Kim invited me to go on a bus trip with her and some students from Muskegon Community College. It was a one day trip and boy was it a great time!!! We had hot spiced wine, went to the Navy Pier, Water Tower Place (mall), and a couple different restaurants...even saw a fight...lol :)

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

I started out with a batch of Grandmother's Bread (made in bread maker)-- the best, softest, simplest ingredient bread I have found! And it's just like the bread Mom used to make!

Roll out into a rectangle, and from here on out, I DO NOT HAVE AN EXACT MEASUREMENT OF ANYTHING!!

Spread 1/4c - 1/2c butter, margarine, even tubbed butter; grab a handful of brown sugar, spread it all over; sprinkle on cinnamon until it looks coated, and my secret ingredient --- nutmeg!! Sprinkle that over, but not as much as the cinnamon!

Now roll up into a roll lengthwise

Chop the log of cinnamon roll into an even amount of chunks

Place into a 9x13 pan, or if yours still has chocolate cake in it like mine (!), use your pie plates!


Now, cover with a towel -- this is my "Bread Raising Towel". I use it always, just fold up and put in my bread raising bowl.

Let it double in size
Preheat oven to 350 F....Bake for about 25-30 minutes, taking out when top is golden brown.

Okay, now they are baking! I make up a frosting to put on them as soon as they come out of the oven, so it melts all around.....
2 c powdered sugar
1/3 c butter
2 T milk
1 t vanilla or a drop of cinnamon oil (foodgrade)

Beat together with mixer until it's creamy and tastes mmmmm mmmmm good !

Now!! It's Done !

Recipe from my friend Cindy :)

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My 40th Birthday, November 19, 2009

Yikes, 40 years old!!! I celebrated my birthday with my mom, grandma, and a family friend, Jeannie. Mom made my favorite cake: Texas Sheet Cake :) Received many gifts! Also, went out to dinner!

Only a few pictures!

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Lisa Home, November 2009

My cousin Lisa came home from WA to visit with the family. We met up with her parents, grandma, and my mom for dinner. Also, a couple pictures of Sassy enjoying the Fall leaves :)

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Halloween 2009

I love dressing up and decking out my home for Halloween. Despite only having 7 kids that stopped by...I still enjoyed the holiday :)

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Fall 2009

Just a few Fall pictures :)


October 25, 2009, Montague, MI area


November 16, 2009, Ludington, MI area (look at the rainbow in the sky) :)

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Homemade Pie Crust & Apple Pie :)

How to make Foolproof Pie Crust:

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups shortening (crisco or lard)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 egg
1/2 cup very cold water

Add flour, shortening, sugar, and salt to a large bowl.

Mix flour and shortening with a pastry cutter until it looks nice and crumbly.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, egg, and water.

Add to the flour mixture, stirring in till well-moistened.

Stick your hands in there.

And shape it into a great, big, wonderful ball of pastry dough. (Don’t overhandle.)
Divide the dough into four equal-size balls.

Wrap each ball with plastic and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before using. Or, if you want to use it faster, stick it in the freezer for 5 minutes. (You can keep this pie crust dough in the refrigerator for a week before using, or in the freezer for a couple of months. It freezes well–place dough balls in sealed freezer bags for long storage.)
To use, sprinkle some flour on waxed paper. Sprinkle some more flour on top then roll out, adding more flour if necessary to keep from sticking to your rolling pin. Place in a greased pie pan. I like to just up-end the rolled crust right off the waxed paper on top of the pie pan. Peel off the paper then crimp the edges.

For double-crust pie, repeat the same procedure, venting the top.

This recipe make two 9-inch double-crust pies or four single-crust pies. If you’re planning to use large deep-dish pie pans, you may want to divide the dough into thirds instead of fourths. This is a great pastry for tarts and pot pies, etc, as well as standard dessert pies.



Apple Pie:

6-8 apples, peeled and sliced (depends on the apple size, you want it heaped up)
2/3 of a cup sugar
1/3 of a cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
A pinch of salt and a dash of ground cloves enhance the cinnamon flavor (don't have to use if you don't have)

Mix all together. Put into bottom crust. Top with crust, cut vent holes into top crust.

Cook in microwave on high until all bubbly. Put into a 350 oven until crust is browned to your liking. (The microwave cooks the apples and tenderized crust, the oven just browns the crust)

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Deer, Oct. 1, 2009

The deer were hanging out pretty close to my home. I had enough time to run into the house to even grab the camera and they were still staring at me! Here are a couple pictures!

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Muskegon Bike Time 2009, July 2009

I went to hang out with a few friends today....I didn't get any pictures of Sharon though :( But, we did have a good time hanging out at Bike Time in the afternoon and a good lunch :)

Then, I went to visit my friends from college, John and Steve. We went to Mango's, Bike Time, back to Mango's (where we met up with Nug from college) and then to their boat.

What a great day and night everyone...thanks :)

Location: Muskegon, MI

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Visit with my high school friend Kim, August 26, 2009

I went to visit Kim and meet Tami and Ashley and the dogs too of course. We went to lunch at the Harbor View Grille...we both got the same thing for lunch Pesto Chicken Ciabatta...yum! After that, we drove around to go to the White River Light Station and even went to the museum!

What a great way to spend a day....a great friend, great food, and great sights and some good laughs!!! :)

Location: Whitehall/Montague, MI Area

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Buckley Tractor & Flea Market, August 13, 2009

Went to Buckley with my mom, gma, and Aunt Val...met up with Aunt Lorann and Uncle Bob to go to the Flea Market...also saw Aunt Cindy, Aunt Lora and Uncle Larry...great day with the family :)

Location: Buckley, MI

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Scooby's visit with TarTar & Zachy, August 10, 2009

Scooby Doo is my spoiled Pomeranian mix, TarTar and Zachy are Dawn and mom's spoiled dogs....TarTar didn't like Sassy and Sassy ran away outside!!

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4th of July 2009

Strawberry Farm, Hesperia 4th of July Parade, Camp ground, and fireworks (which the pictures didn't turn out so well)

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Quick 'N Easy Fudge

Quick ‘N Easy Fudge

½ c. butter, cut up
½ c. milk
1 (12 oz) pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips (use any flavor chips)
4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla
½ c. chopped walnuts, optional

Combine butter, milk and chips in medium saucepan. Cook and stir on low heat until butter and chips are melted.

Pour into large mixer bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth. Stir in walnuts.

Spread in buttered 8-inch square pan. Cover; refrigerate until firm (1 ½ - 2 hrs).

Cut into squares. Store refrigerated.

Recipe from my friend Cindy :)

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Basic Pesto Recipe

Basic Pesto Recipe

4 cups basil leaves
½ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
salt & pepper to taste

It's super quick to make with a food processor, although you can grind it with a mortar and pestle and it makes for a wonderful chunky finish. Mince the leaves, nuts & garlic and then drizzle in the olive oil, mixing or processing all the while, until it is incorporated. Mix through the cheese and then season to taste.

**Notes: Instead of basil leaves, I used Italian Parsley. Also, instead of the pine nuts, I used Sunflower Seeds and used regular Parmesan Cheese that was already grated.

I haven't tried it yet but made it for an Italian Pesto Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich :)

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Hmmm...

Hey all....I need to get in here and do some updating so look for some updates soon :)

Thanks
Natalie

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Fun Day, June 20, 2009

So, we had some fun in the sun on June 20, 2009. Started our day with the Lewis' Petting Farm in New Era, then to Summit Park (Lake Michigan) for a picnic and so the kiddos could swim in the cold water, then back to the camp ground for swimming, dinner, and a bon fire :)

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Tribute to my cat Midnight aka Tinker aka Sisser

RIP Sisser 1995-June 20, 2009

I received Midnight as a gift from a co-worker from the county building. She was a barn kitten with an attitude. She has brought me so much love, joy, and companionship throughout her 14 years with me. She held many secrets from me and friends throughout the years (if she would go by my friends I should say). She might not have been the friendliest cat to most people but she loved me and was my baby!

I am so saddened about the death of my cat. I just feel so lonely without her even though I have Sassy Frassy and Scooby Doo with me! My mom said that Sassy Frassy came into my life for a reason and this must have been it.

Sassy and Sisser would play in the house even though Sisser was a lot bigger than him until Sisser got sick. I am not sure what happened but my mom thinks she might have had a stroke. I was hand feeding her and taking care of her until she gave up on that and would be mad at me for feeding her. She would try to eat or drink but she would get sick and she lost 1/2 of her body weight. I talked to Sisser June 18, 2009, and took her collar off and told her that if she is ready to pass then she can and that I loved her and I kissed her and loved her up! I just didn't expect her to be gone when I came home on June 20, 2009...and I was devastated and had to call my mom to have her come over to help me with her!

Scooby Doo loved Sisser even though Sisser didn't really like him cleaning her ears. They both would lay with me and even lay by each other.

Sisser's favorite things to do: sit on the back of the couch looking out the window, her head scratched, hiding from people except for mommy, sneaking out of the house to eat some grass, eating her canned food, taking naps and being by mommy.

Survived by: Mommy, Scooby Doo, and Sassy Frassy

Burial: July 21, 2009 and flowers planted in her honor

Mommy loves you Sisser and I am so sorry that you are no longer here--RIP my little baby!!

From Cats waiting for Spring!

March 2009

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Tribute to my Uncle Harry

My Uncle Harry passed away on June 1, 2009. Uncle Harry was my mom's baby brother! Throat Cancer would be the culprit to cut his 50 years on this earth short :( He was diagnosed about 8 months ago and given up to a couple of years to live. My mom and grandma spent many hours over the 8 months with my uncle driving him back and forth to chemo and doctor appointments. He is no longer suffering and is at peace ... Jesus by his side and the rest of the family who we have lost in the past! Rest in Peace Uncle Harry! I love you!!!

POEM OF LIFE

Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
but never meant to stay...

Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the lord

- Author Unknown

Harry O. Weaver III, of Hesperia, passed away Monday, June 1, 2009 in Muskegon. He was born Nov. 8, 1958 in Shelby to Harry O. Weaver, Jr. and Rosalie (Skinner). Harry was a graduate of Shelby High School and was employed at Weaver Brothers Saw Mill with his father and his brother. He also worked later at Gray and Company in Hart.
He married Cindy Gil June 9, 1979. Harry enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; his children, Harry Ottes Weaver IV, of Farmington Hills, and Rebecca Weaver, of Hesperia; his mother, Rosalie Rock, of Fremont; granddaughter, Elayna Weaver, of Farmington Hills; brother, Larry (Lora) Weaver of Hesperia; sisters, Val (Ray) Conklin, of Bitely, Joyce Cyphers, of Grant, Lorann (Bob) Jahr, of Fremont, Carol Thomas, of Florida, and Cindy (Darwin) Wahr, of Freesoil; brother-in-law, Peter Gil, of Newaygo; sister-in-law, Vicky (Steve) Hitchcock, of Shelby; aunt and uncles; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Roger Fessenden, of Rothbury, and Dave DeHaan, of St. Clair Shores; and Harry’s dog, Buck.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry O. Weaver, Jr., and stepmother, Opal Weaver; brother, Ralph Weaver; grandparents, Otto and Lauretta Skinner, Edith Croff Skinner, and Harry and Nora Weaver; and stepbrother, Bobby Thompson.
Funeral service for Harry was Wednesday, June 3, 3 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby with Pastor Richard Morrison officiating. Visitation was one hour before the funeral service. Interment: Ferry Township Cemetery. Memorials to Hackley VNS Hospice or Ferry United Methodist Church are appreciated. You may leave a message of condolence for the family at www.harrisfhome.com.

Uncle Harry is the one with the blue hat on...this is Christmas 2008 with Grandma Rosalie and all her kids.

Uncle Harry & Aunt Cindy...Christmas 2008 at Grandma Rosalie's.

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SS Badger Mini Cruise, May 22, 2009

My college friend Cindy and I decided that we wanted to "sail into summer" on opening day of the SS Badger. Tickets were only $35 for a round trip "mini cruise" for the day!

Much to our surprise, Ludington has a parade to send people off on the first voyage of the season. People also line up along the channel waving good bye and the fire station has water flowing too :)

We went from Ludington, MI to Manitowoc, WI, which is 60 miles by Lake Michigan or approx 4 hours. We had to be there at 8am to start loading. We started leaving Ludington approx. 9:10 am and it was sprinkling out with the sun soon to come :) Got to Manitowoc about 1:20pm and had about 1-1/2 hours to walk around downtown.

Upon our walk downtown, we found many things to take pictures of and even found an antique shop where Cindy was in heaven and then I ended up finding a vintage shop where I found a hat that suits me perfectly :)

Departed Manitowoc, WI, approx 3:20pm and Cin and I had the perfect seats sitting in the sun on the way back (of course we got sun burns).

SS Badger docked back in Ludington, MI, approx 7:15pm. From there, we departed our separate ways and went to our homes.

What an awesome day with a great friend!

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Cindy's White Bread Recipe for Bread Maker

I love Cindy's homemade rolls and asked her for her recipe so I could make white bread in the bread maker. It turned out great and the bread is awesome even better as toast! Great Recipe!

Cindy’s White Bread Recipe
For Bread Maker

2 Tablespoon Shortening or butter or margarine (I used margarine)
1 ¼ Cup Warm Water
3 Cup Flour
2 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 ¼ Teaspoon Yeast

In a liquid measuring cup, add shortening. Fill water to the level stated above. Add to bread pan. Then put ingredients in the order above in the bread pan. Select cycle. Start. Cindy's takes 3 hours, 40 minutes. Mine takes 2 hours, 20 minutes :)

This is for a 1# loaf.............

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Chocolate Cake in the Bread Maker

Another attempt at cooking with chocolate :) It tastes pretty good but I should have left it in there for about another 15-30 minutes. There's always a next time on this recipe!!

Chocolate Cake

1 1/4 c. milk (2% or whole)
1 stick of butter, melted
2 large eggs

Add all of these ingredients into the bread pan as listed, making sure that the melted butter, if hot, does not touch the raw eggs as it could scramble them.

1 tsp. vanilla
1 TBS baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c. cocoa powder

(the cocoa powder is an additional ingredient that has been added. At this time, you could also add a 2 TBS of raisins and omit the cocoa, or an additional 2 TBS chocolate chips. I have made it with blueberries, dried cranbrries, changed up the vanilla for banana extract and put bits of banana...the possibilites are ENDLESS)

1 c. white sugar
2 c. all purpose flour

Place the pan into the bread machine & set it on Batter Bread. I set mine on the one pound loaf normal setting for 2 hours 20 minutes but I am going to bake it an extra 15-30 minutes next time.

Press start & close the lid.

The machine does all the work for you. It mixes the batter and then bakes it too.

Remove the pan from the machine and place on a cooling rack for apx. 10 minutes.
Then, turn upside down and the cake should "pop" right out.

Allow the cake to cool completely, or serve warm.
The kids like it served with a dollup of fresh whipped cream or powdered sugar.

*(it can be cooked in a loaf pan in the oven too, on 350 for 20 minutes. Then , if it isn't cooked through, just add additional 5 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean)

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Recipe from another blogger (Debi)

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Chocolate Bread & Chocolate Butter

So, I have been trying to be a little more domestic lately. I found a recipe for "Chocolate Bread". After 20 hours of preparing and rising of the bread, it was ready to bake. It looked awesome! But, once I tried it...it just was not good at all!!

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So, onto my next loaf of "Chocolate Bread" ... this time in the bread maker. This one turned out great and was very sweet. Also, made some Chocolate Butter to go with it. Gave this loaf of bread and chocolate butter to my mom!!

Chocolate Bread with Chocolate Butter

1 cup warm milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
3 cups white bread flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1. Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
2. Select Basic or Sweet bread cycle and start machine.

Makes one (2 pound) loaf.

Chocolate Butter

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled

1. Cream butter with electric mixer, beat in cooled chocolate until well mixed. Spoon into serving container with lid and chill until firm.
2. Serve with warm Chocolate Bread or other breads such as brioche or croissants.

Makes 3/4 cup.

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Sassy Frassy in the tree, 4-28-09

Sassy Frassy likes to go outside but sometimes he doesn't want to come back in! He got outside and decided to run up the tree like a Koala Bear!

When he decides he wants back in, he will scratch on the front door...lol :)

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Homemade Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap

Homemade Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap

Ingredients
· One bar of your favorite soap (I used Dove)
· 1 cup water
· 1 tablespoon of honey
· 1 tablespoon of olive oil or glycerin (I used Olive Oil)
· Some cold water (I used about 3/4 cup to 1 cup)

Instructions
1. Grate your soap with a kitchen grater and place the shavings into a blender. Alternatively, chop the soap into little pieces.
2. Bring the water to a boil and add it to the grated soap in the blender. LET THIS SIT OVERNIGHT.
3. Set the blender to its "whip" setting, blending the soap and water. Add the honey. Add the olive oil or glycerin and blend the mixture again.
4. Add some cold water until you get the consistency that you want. Blend the mixture one final time.
5. Pour the mixture in a soap dispenser.
6. Shake the dispenser each time before using it.

Makes approx 30 fluid oz depending on how much water to want to use for the consistency you want :) Smells good...works like regular liquid hand soap you buy in the store!! :)

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Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap

Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap

Hot water
1/2 cup Washing Soda
1/2 cup Borax
1/3 bar Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar Soap (grated)

· In a large pot, heat 3 pints or 6 cups of water. Add the grated bar soap and stir until melted. Then add the washing soda and borax. Stir until powder is dissolved, then remove from heat.
· In a 2 gallon clean pail, pour 1 quart or 4 cups of hot water and add the heated soap mixture. Top pail with cold water and stir well.
· Use 1/2 cup per load, stirring soap before each use (will gel).

Here is a link if you can't find the Fels-Naptha Soap & Borax....they might even sell the Washing Soda but you would have to look: http://doitbest.com/Laundry+Soap+and+Spot+Removers-Dial+Corp.-model-04303-doitbest-sku-632902.dib

20 Mule Team Borax Natural Laundry Booster
4 lbs 12 oz box
I paid $3.36 + tax at Wal*Mart
Located in the regular laundry soap aisle



Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda
4 lb box
I paid $2.16 + tax at Wal*Mart
Located in the regular laundry soap aisle



Fels-Naptha Heavy Duty Laundry Bar Soap
Ideal for pre-treating stains
5-1/2 oz bar
I paid $1.29 + tax at Meijer
Located in the regular laundry soap aisle

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Scooby Doo Before & After Hair Cut 4 24 09

I usually give Scooby Doo a bath and cut his hair but decided that he was due for some pampering of his own! He got his hair cut, shampooed and toe nails cut....he also got a nice treat :)

He looks like he has lost half of his weight with all his hair gone! He looks so adorable :)

Location: Our Town

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Easter, 4-12-09

Scooby and I went to celebrate Easter with Cindy & John and family and of course the dogs!

Scooby had a great time with Sadie and Jaxon (the dogs)!

Cindy and I prepared a feast for today...it was awesome and Cindy makes the best homemade rolls!! Her mom also made strawberry shortcake...yum!

What a wonderful day watching the kids find their Easter baskets and eggs, socializing, watching the kids play, and eating!

Location: Cindy & John's Home

PS...also a picture of my puppets :)

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Leaving TX and going back home to MI, 4-7-09

The day started early (6am) and Corey brought me to the San Antonio Airport. From there, I went to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and then straight to Grand Rapids, MI...then, to Grant to get my car and onto my apt. What a long day of travel!!!

Location: From San Antonio, TX to Grand Rapids, MI

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Jim's Restaurant & Freddy's Frozen Custard, 4-6-09

Jim's Restaurant is comparable to a Russ' Restaurant...we both had Mushroom/Swiss Burgers and fries and I had a slice of strawberry pie...we went here for lunch.

For dinner we went to Freddy's Frozen Custard. I got a burger and a frozen strawberry custard. Decor was great and so was the food!

Location: San Antonio, TX

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Saltgrass Steak House & Sea World, 4-5-09

Corey and I went to Saltgrass Steak House for lunch today....awesome food and great atmosphere!

Various pictures of the entrance and other spots throughout Sea World including ride, flowers, sites, and rides :)

Location: San Antonio, TX

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Oma's Haus Restaurant and Tanger Outlet Mall, 4-4-09

Corey and I went to Oma's Haus Restaurant for mid day lunch. Then we went to the Tanger Outlet Mall which has 120 outlet stores with many cultures gathered at one place.

New Braunfels is about 25 miles northeast of San Antonio, TX

Location: New Braunfels, TX

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Poteet Strawberry Festival, 4-3-09

Corey, Anthony (Corey's son), and I went to Poteet, TX, for their annual strawberry festival. Poteet is the "Strawberry Capital of TX". It is like a fair with booths to buy things, rides, food, alcoholic beverages, bands, and of course strawberry desserts :)

Poteet's website: www.strawberryfestival.com

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Ripley's, Waxworks, Mi Tierra, Alamo, San Antonio, TX, 3-30-09

We went to the Louis Toussard's Waxworks, Ripley's Believe it or not, Mi Tierra Cafe for dinner (Mexican Restaurant--open 24 hours), and snapped some pictures of the Alamo from the outside.

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Misc Pics, San Antonio, TX

Just some misc pics while on my visit. Corey's cat had 4 kittens, stuffed chicken meal I made, my sunburn, and different sites.

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San Antonio Zoo 3-29-09

We went to a visit to the San Antonio Zoo which was a 3 hour walk through :)

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Riverwalk/Tower of the Americas/Alamo/Various Pics, San Antonio, TX, 3-28-09

We went to the Riverwalk during the day to take a little cruise around on the boat which is a 35 minute ride. Also, went to the Tower of the Americas which is the tallest building in San Antonio. It has an observation deck and a restaurant in it. The restaurant goes around so you can view the whole city. It was pretty neat. Awesome food (I had prime rib).

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Riverwalk at night & Casa Rio, San Antonio, TX 3-27-09

We went to the Riverwalk at night and then to Caso Rio (Mexican Restaurant) for dinner. It is one of the oldest restaurants on the Riverwalk and the first restaurant to have tables outside to view the Riverwalk.

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San Antonio Sites, 3-26-09

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On my way to San Antonio, TX

It's vacation time....going to visit a friend from high school! :)

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Visiting with Kim, March 14, 2009

Kim came to visit me today. I haven't seen her since high school..so about 20 years ago!! We chit chatted, gossiped, giggled and had a great visit. We went to Applebee's for dinner and also went to Lake Michigan to capture some pictures. It was very cold out at the pier, but it was such a beautiful, sunny day! It was great to see Kim and catch up :)

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Cats waiting for Spring!

The cats love sitting on the back of the couch looking out the window...they are waiting for Spring too :)

Sisser is about 14 years old (black cat) and Sassy Frassy is the kitten that I found outside and brought him in!!

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Scooby Doo Post-Bath

Scooby Doo doesn't enjoy getting a bath...he shivers and gives me those sad eyes!! In the end, he smells so much better and looks oh so shiny :)

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

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My Cats :)

Make a Smilebox slideshow

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Happy New Year 2009

Well, I didn't do much for bringing in the new year. I went to visit my friend Mary while she was at work and chatted with her for a while and left to go home and play on the computer.

No pictures for this occasion :(

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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